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Durham Learn, in partnership with the Durham County Council Care Academy are pleased to offer a wide range of flexible distance learning courses.

These courses will help you to gain fully accredited qualifications in many different subjects from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Distance learning provides you with the flexibility to complete the course in your own time with all learning taking place remotely either by post, email or telephone.

Our courses are suitable for everybody and are ideal for keeping you up to date with current working practices, legislation, to reduce any skill gaps and further enhance your employment prospects and progression.

Most of the courses are free*, providing you complete the course within the given timeframe. You must be 19-years-old or over and a resident in England to be eligible for these courses.

*Subject to eligibility for funding.

If you have any questions before you apply for your chosen course please contact us on 03000 266115 or by email to DurhamLearn@durham.gov.uk. and a member of the Development and Engagement Team will be able to help you.

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Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Education

Snippet of course introduction: This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their knowledge of Special Educational N...
Full funding available in England. Full funding available in Scotland.

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Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences

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                                        level: 2

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: This qualification will provide learners with an opportunity to...
Full funding available.

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Certificate in Understanding Autism

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                                        level: 3

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Interested in working in the health and social care or education sector? This health and social c...
Full funding available.

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Certificate in Understanding Cancer Support

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                                        level: 2

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Cancer Support is desi...
Full funding available.

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Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to study one of our childcare courses from home? Distance learning makes it easy...
Full funding available.

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Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse

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                                        level: 2

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: This qualification will provide learners with an opportunity to...
Full funding available.

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Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

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                                        level: 2

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: The purpose of this qualification is to give learners the skill...
Full funding available.

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Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years

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                                        level: 2

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: This qualification is designed for learners who wish to underst...
Full funding available.

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